
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Roger Ashton-Griffiths (born January 19, 1957 in Hemel Hempstead) is a British character actor, screenwriter and film director. He graduated from Lancaster University (BMus) and the University of East London (MA Fine Art), and began his career as a singer with English National Opera at the London Coliseum. He has appeared in numerous high-profile films, including Terry Gilliam's The Brothers Grimm and Brazil, A Knight's Tale, Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York, Roman Polanski's Pirates, Peter Greenaway's The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover and Woody Allen's You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger. He has also worked extensively in television, including Margaret and The Tudors (2009). Description above from the Wikipedia article Roger Ashton-Griffiths, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Roger Ashton-Griffiths Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Roger Ashton-Griffiths reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Roger Ashton-Griffiths's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Roger Ashton-Griffiths's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Brazil, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Roger Ashton-Griffiths Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Roger Ashton-Griffiths's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Roger Ashton-Griffiths has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | My Mother's Wedding | Ken | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Score | Frank | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Other Me | Stranger | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Show | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | My Dad's Christmas Date | Mr. Thompson | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Come Away | Smoking Overweight Man | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Christopher Robin | Ralph Butterworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Death of Stalin | Musician #1 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Breathe | Hospital Chaplain | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Crooked House | Mr Gaitskill | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Lobster | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer's Curse | The Potter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Mr. Turner | Henry William Pickersgill | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Grace of Monaco | Alfred Hitchcock | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Summer in February | Jory | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | A Gun for George | Mr. Maddock | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger | Jonathan | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Bright Star | shopkeeper | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Margaret | John Sergeant | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Mutant Chronicles | Science Monk | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | A Very British Sex Scandal | 'Khaki' Roberts | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Irish Jam | Tom Flannery | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Brothers Grimm | Mayor | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | What a Girl Wants | Lord Orwood | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Nicholas Nickleby | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Gangs of New York | P.T. Barnum | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | A Knight's Tale | Old Bishop | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Princess of Thieves | Friar Tuck | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | You're Dead... | Cliff Sniffton (bank manager) | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Swept from the Sea | Canon Van Stone | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Portrait of a Lady | Bob Bantling | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Wind in the Willows | The Prosecution Counsel | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders | Gent at Mint | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Jude | Auctioneer | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Restoration | Mr. Bung | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Go Now | Walsh | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Madness of King George | MP | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Shadowlands | Dr Eddie Monk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | King Ralph | Royal Photographer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mountains of the Moon | Lord Cowley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Seven Minutes | Security Guard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover | Turpin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Haunted Honeymoon | Cousin Francis Jr. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Pirates | Moonhead | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Young Sherlock Holmes | Det. Sgt. Lestrade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Dreamchild | Mr. Duckworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Plenty | Radio Producer | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Brazil | Priest | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood | 1st Coachman | Flop | Similar → |
Roger Ashton-Griffiths - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Roger Ashton-Griffiths?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Roger Ashton-Griffiths is "Brazil" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Roger Ashton-Griffiths acted in?
Roger Ashton-Griffiths has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Roger Ashton-Griffiths?
Other notable films include "Breathe", "Gangs of New York", and "The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover".




